Financial Aid Financing College
For Secondary Education Minors in the College of Science
The
United States government recognizes that the education of math and science
teachers is vital to this nation’s economy and ability to compete in the global
marketplace. Congress is planning to authorize the spending of billions of
dollars over the next several years to make that goal a reality. Check with
the financial aid office and this website regularly to find out about new
financial aid opportunities.
Current
financial aid for teachers of high needs areas (math, science, bilingual and
special education) includes:
Federal
Loans and programs:
- Perkins
Loan is need-based. 100% of the loan amount of up to $17,500 will be forgiven
(you do not have to repay it) if you teach at a Title I (low-income) school
for 5 years.
- Stafford
Loans
- Subsidized
(FFEL - no interest) If you teach math, science or special education
for 5 years at a Title I school, the loan will be forgiven-up to $17,
500
- Unsubsidized
(Direct – with interest charges) – same as above
- Teach
for America - This program offers cash awards that can be applied to
past student loans or future educational costs for recent college graduates
who commit to teaching in urban and rural public schools for two years.
http://www.teachforamerica.org/
- Troops
to Teachers - This program offers guidance and support for military
veterans who wish to make the transition from active duty into the teaching
profession. http://www.esc13.net/troops/
State
programs
o
Teach for Texas
- Texas offers conditional grants to help some future teachers with expenses
if those individuals agree to teach in Texas public schools for a specified
period of time. http://www.collegefortexans.com
o
Certified Educational
Aide Exemption Program - Texas offers tuition exemptions for some educational
aides seeking to become certified teachers. http://www.collegefortexans.com
Local programs
o
Grow-your-own
programs - High school students interested in teaching should contact their
school district. Some Texas school districts offer "grow-your-own"
programs that provide financial aid to students who agree to return to their
school district as teachers after graduation from college.
UTEP
programs
- MaST
Academy – MaST Academy is a program sponsored by ADP, Inc. which financially
and professionally supports qualified students in the College of Science
who are studying to be high school teachers. Students selected for this
prestigious program have the opportunity to gain experience in area high
schools, mentored by a teacher recognized for his or her teaching skills,
prior to their teacher internship. Scholars also receive professional
development in teaching mathematics and/or science on a monthly basis.
Students are selected as scholars based on their applications, letters
of reference, and experience. Scholarships may be awarded to a scholar
for $3,750 per semester for up to three semesters, including their teacher
internship. Applications are available in late October and early April.
For more information, call Ellen Esposito, Program Coordinator, at 747-7497
or contact by email edesposito@utep.edu
.
- Project
STEP UP – The Strategic Teacher Education Program to Uplift the Profession
is funded by a $3 million U.S. Department of Education grant to provide
scholarships to cover the cost of attendance for students who commit to
working in high needs schools. This program in the College of Education
also offers academic support through learning communities and professional
development workshops to enable students to become successful teachers.
Applications are available in October and May. For
questions or more information, contact Dr. Barbara Shaw at 747-7608,
or by e-mail bshaw@utep.edu,
or visit http://eduprojects.utep.edu/stepup/
.
Jobs
o
Many high schools
pay qualified college students to tutor math & science at salaries ranging
from $8 to $12 per hour. Contact your neighborhood high school or email Ellen
Esposito, College of Science Program Coordinator at edesposito@utep.edu
for more information.
Veteran
benefits
o
G. I. Bill Benefits can be used for traditional and alternative
teacher certification programs and well as to receive reimbursement for teacher
certification test fees. For
additional information or to obtain forms, contact UTEP’s VA office or go
to www.gibill.va.gov .
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